If something is too good to be true it probably is, right? This is especially true in the case of free tuition in community colleges. In recent years, college degree has replaced the high school diploma as the new entry level requirement for most jobs. As the importance of a college education has increased, so has tuition- skyrocketing by 213% from the 1980’s in public schools, even after accounting for inflation. But free tuition does nothing to help make college more affordable- and even hurts those who need the financial aid the most.
I urge you to vote in the negation of today’s bill because it does not cover the cost of non-tuition expenses and disproportionately pays for the cost of tuition for the rich
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Does not cover the cost of non-tuition expenses
The annual total costs averages over $16,000, and tuition accounts for only a fifth of that. After community colleges in California went tuition-free, out of the 40,000 California community college students, half reported experiencing food insecurity in the past year, and one in five said they’d been homeless.
Many lower-income students at community colleges would still not have the money to cover the non-tuition costs with big price tags, like textbooks, transportation, and living expenses.
Does not make college affordable for those who need it the most, but instead help those who are comfortable enough to pay regular living expenses.
Disproportionately pays for the cost of tuition for the rich
One analysis of a federal free college proposal found that families from the top half of the income distribution would receive 24% more in dollar value from free tuition than students from the lower half. According to acct.org, Pell Grants are provided to three million community college students.
Low income students already have access to pell grants, which cover the bulk of their tuition. This bill will majorly cover the tuition balance that remains after financial aid. In the end, taxpayers pay disproportionately for the tuition of students who don’t qualify for need-based aid.
Free community college tuition will pay mostly for the tuition of those in the upper classes, who don’t need the financial aid, furthering their head start in the higher education system.
Ultimately, this bill doesn't solve the problem at all, instead making college cheaper for the rich and putting the burden on taxpayers. Negate today’s legislation.
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